Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W710, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was revealed 24 months earlier than the W710 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP7 matches up versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FP7 versus the W710.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and W710.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older FP7 will be behind in sensor technology.